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    Chinese Grammar

    Top-level coordination of clauses

    Connecting Ideas

    Structure

    Clause A + Conjunction + Clause B (+ Conjunction + Clause C)

    Explanation

    Top-level coordination connects two or more complete clauses or phrases at the sentence level, typically using conjunctions like 并, 和, or 而. Each element in the coordination is grammatically parallel and carries equal weight. This pattern is used to express multiple related actions, states, or descriptions within a single sentence.

    Examples

    • 天气很好,我们决定出去走走。

      Tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒmen juédìng chūqù zǒuzou.

      The weather is nice, so we decided to go out for a walk.

    • 他打扫了房间,并做好了晚饭。

      Tā dǎsǎo le fángjiān, bìng zuò hǎo le wǎnfàn.

      He cleaned the room and prepared dinner.

    • 价格合理,而且质量也不错。

      Jiàgé hélǐ, érqiě zhìliàng yě búcuò.

      The price is reasonable, and the quality is also good.

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